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title: "RDE941 - Review of Statistical Approaches to classify Bathing Waters"
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# RDE941 - Review of Statistical Approaches to classify Bathing Waters

Buyer: ENVIRONMENT AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8cd423f2-9c64-409c-a45f-ad00cb4e71f2

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## Summary

The Environment Agency has completed the awarding stage for the procurement titled "RDE941 - Review of Statistical Approaches to classify Bathing Waters". This process falls under the Research and Development Consultancy Services category and involves a thorough review of the current statistical methods related to bathing water classification. The contract has been awarded to the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) at a value of £29,950 and will run from 26 November 2025 to 31 March 2026. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The delivery addresses are wide-ranging, including regions such as the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and other international locations.

This tender offers significant opportunities for organisations specialising in research and development consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in environmental statistics and water quality assessment. Large enterprises, similar to UKCEH, would be well-suited to compete due to the project's scale and scope. Engaging in such contracts can help businesses strengthen their portfolio in public sector contracts and enhance their credibility in environmental consultancy. The procurement provides an ideal growth opportunity for businesses aiming to expand their offerings into governmental projects on both UK and international platforms.

## Notice

To undertake a review of the strengths and weaknesses of our current statistical approach for the classification of bathing waters, to identify alternative approaches, to undertake a comparison and to recommend improvements. Contract awarded by Defra.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1ded445-b8cb-49e1-942f-7c11566a8145 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 26 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £29,950 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,950 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ENVIRONMENT AGENCY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY (UKCEH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 26 Nov 2025 at 14:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1ded445-b8cb-49e1-942f-7c11566a8145

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1ded445-b8cb-49e1-942f-7c11566a8145
  26th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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